Member News
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SPAAR member highlights the value of membership
“Without a doubt, SPAAR has been a game-changer, enriching my experience and significantly elevating my real estate career,” said Man Huynh, an active SPAAR member and member of SPAAR’s REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, and past president of both the Foundation and SPAAR. “The insights gained have been invaluable, and the commitment to advocacy and the wealth of networking opportunities have been outstanding. It's crucial to recognize the efforts that protect our industry and foster growth.”SPAAR wants your NNO pics!
Each year, SPAAR supports National Night Out by supplying gift cards to members who are instrumental in their community events. SPAAR would like to showcase those events and requests your NNO pictures.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Etiquette-training-leadership-spaar.docx.png)
Etiquette insights for business and everyday use
Leadership SPAAR took part in an etiquette training on June 29. Held at the Saint Paul Hotel, the group learned a bit of dining etiquette coupled with networking tips and tricks.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Womens-Council-of-REALTORS.png)
Introducing the Women’s Council of REALTORS® — Twin Cities Metro
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® is a network of successful Realtors® advancing women as business leaders in the industry and in the communities they serve. SPAAR member Guille Garza is the president of the Women’s Council of Realtor – Twin Cities Metro.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pride-has-a-home-here.png)
There’s no room for discrimination in real estate
June is Pride Month, dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride. Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, marking the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DEI-owning-up-photo-used-in-June-12-eNews.png)
Realtors® are Owning Up! Displays available by request.
In recognition of Homeownership Month in June, SPAAR’s Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion donated copies of its exhibit, Owning Up!, to local nonprofits that provide Home Stretch consumer education classes.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SPAAR-statistics.jpg)